Overview

• A man was issued a section 35 dispersal notice after allegedly spitting at and pushing beach hut owner Carolane Davies on July 4.
• Dorset Police have maintained increased patrols around Bournemouth beach and the pier, extending short-term dispersal orders to manage illegal camping.
• Carolane Davies now feels unable to visit her hut alone, citing fear of repeated confrontations with campers.
• Nathan and Carolane Davies secured their Bournemouth beach hut after seven years on a waiting list and pay £1,600 annually in ground rent.
• Cllr Kieron Wilson said council teams are coordinating to deliver support for people camping illegally and address antisocial behaviour on the seafront.